• Properties:

• System Process: No
• Background Process: Yes
• Application Process:Yes
• Common Path:
  C:\ Program Files\ hkss.exe
• Uses Network:No
• Uses Internet:No

Description:

The Hotkey Support Software or Compaq HotKey Support Software was developed by Compaq Computer Corporation. Compaq is an American computer manufacturer which started was the first maker of IBM-compatible portable computers. They are also known for their products like Presario desktops, I PAQ and notebooks. The hkss.exe process launches the hotkey support software.

The hkss.exe file starts when Windows starts. The registry key for the file hkss.exe is HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\ SOFTWARE\ Microsoft\ Windows\ CurrentVersion\ Run. Letting the process hkss.exe run during startup is mainly up to the user; however, keep in mind that when the hkss.exe process file is not activated, all the hot key functions of the Compaq Multimedia will fail to work. If users frequently use the hot keys, it is advised to let the process file initialize during Windows startup for their convenience and to avoid the hassle of looking for the process and starting it manually.

The hkss.exe file calls other executable files related to its proper functioning and it also has the capability to record keyboard inputs. Executable files related to the hkss.exe process are starteak.exe, cpqinet.exe, eausbkbd.exe, bttnserv.exe, cpqeadm.exe and the eabservr.exe.

The process hkss.exe, when activated, facilitates the multimedia buttons found on Compaq Multimedia keyboards like sleep and volume control. When the process is not running, your system will automatically utilize the default driver for your keyboard and all the general or normal keys will function except for the multimedia keys enabled by the file hkss.exe. The program file hkss.exe is considered to be a process that runs in the background as it does not display any evidence of itself when it is executing its tasks.

Recommendations:

This is a safe process. There is no necessity to remove this process from your system or change it in any way.